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Nintendo Download (NDSi/3DS/Wii) Thursday, July 14, 2011

Nintendo manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii, NDS, 3DS, and Wii U systems. Since 1983, when it launched the NES, Nintendo has sold more than 3.1 billion video games and more than 526 million hardware units globally, including the Wii, Wii U, NDS, 3DS, as well as the Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, SNES, N64 and GameCube systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names such as Mario, Donkey Kong, Metroid, Zelda and Pokémon.

Note: Some demo versions do not support all game features, and players cannot save their in-game progress in demo versions.

WiiWare

3D Pixel Racing (Microforum/500 Points/ WiiWare)

Classic 8-bit graphics clash with the modern 3D era – welcome to the world’s first 3D pixel retro-cool racing game.

Challenge up to four friends in crazy race modes. Enjoy fast arcade action and unlock new tracks and cars. Turn on your headlights and experience the thrill of a night race. Select your favorite car and get ready to burst ahead in the first 3D pixel championship of the world. Game modes include Single Race, Championship, Capture the Flag, Hot Pursuit and Time Trial. Variable weather conditions (sun, fog, rain, snow) are also included.

No. of Players: up to 4 players

Nintendo DSiWare/3DS eShop

Extreme Hangman 2 (Gamelion/$1.99/3DS)

New categories, worlds, animations and backgrounds are waiting for you.

In Extreme Hangman 2, your goal is to save the hangman by guessing the word. If you guess the word correctly, the hangman lives. If you guess wrong, the hangman dies. You’re only allowed a limited number of misses, so guess carefully. Extreme Hangman 2 boasts more than 3,000 words in 14 totally new categories, with 10 funny animations and four eye-catching backgrounds to choose from. Test your skill and try to save the hangman by guessing words in three difficulty levels.

No. of Players: 2 players simultaneous

AfterZoom (Abylight/NDSi/3DS/$4.99)

Immerse yourself in a world of hidden creatures. Our planet is full of life. In addition to all the creatures that can be seen with the naked eye, there are millions of microscopic creatures with amazing features. To discover them, AfterZoom turns the camera of your Nintendo DSi or Nintendo 3DS system into a virtual microscope.

Explore your surroundings and discover new forms of life. Collect dozens of different species and take good care of them at the Specimens Bank. Mix the formulas you'll need to feed your organisms at the Chemical Lab. Battle your colonies against more powerful ones to win them over and complete your collection.

No. of Players: 1 player

Game & Watch Gallery (Nintendo/3DS/$2.99)

Original and updated versions of four Game & Watch handheld games!

Enjoy four different games from the Game & Watch Gallery series, in both original and revised versions.

The classic versions take you back to the 1980s and - simpler time in video games. The modern versions feature your favorite characters and bring you into the present with improved play control and sound effects. This release includes four titles: Manhole, Fire, Octopus and Oil Panic. To enjoy the 3D effect of Nintendo 3DS software, you must experience it from the system itself. All screenshots and videos on this website have been captured in 2D mode.

No. of Players: 1 player

Baseball (Nintendo/3DS/$2.99)

Strategy, skill, and determination - it takes all three to win at Baseball!

Re-live the glory of this 1989 Game Boy classic. As the pitching team, deliver a series of fastballs while adjusting curve and speed, but be careful not to wear out your pitcher. If the batter connects, your outfield or infield will back you up. As the batting team, shift your batter on the home plate and time each swing at the incoming ball. Try to safely reach the next base, or swing for a home run. To enjoy the 3D effect of Nintendo 3DS software, you must experience it from the system itself. All screenshots and videos on this website have been captured in 2D mode.

No. of Players: 1 player

Puzzle Fever (Korner Entertainment/NDSi/3DS/$4.99)

Puzzle Fever is a true test of skill for puzzle game fans, challenging players in a race to prove their mental agility. Each puzzle consists of pieces that must be fitted together on a board. There is only one possible way for players to fill in the board’s gaps with the pieces they select. The premise is simple, but the fun is nearly endless.

Relax Mode: Solve puzzles without any pressure. This mode does not feature time limits.

Time Attack Mode: All of the puzzles must be completed in a race against time, so players must keep their eyes on the clock.

Multiplayer: This mode offers multiplayer game play via a local wireless connection. Players can adjust puzzle difficulty as well as the number of puzzles they want each round to contain.

No. of Players: 2 players simultaneous

Just SING! 80s Collection (dtp young entertainment/NDSi/$4.99)

The ‘80s are back and you’re a star. Grab your Nintendo DSi system and have some karaoke fun. Expect all the cult hits of the era, including “Like a Virgin,” “Take On Me,” “Never Gonna Give You Up” and “The Heat Is On.” Style your avatar with a classic ’80s look and take the stage. Can you keep to the beat and hit all the notes? Perform the biggest party hits of the ’80s and experience a musical blast from the past.